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2027 Goodwood Handicap Preview
The Goodwood Stakes is a real test of stamina. The Class 2 handicap is open to three-year-olds or older and is run over the marathon trip of two miles, four and a half furlongs on day four of the Glorious Goodwood Festival, which takes place in late July or early August.
Goodwood Handicap Information:
- Goodwood Handicap Past Winners
- Goodwood Handicap Trainer Statistics
- Goodwood Handicap Jockey Statistics
Why not use the trends shortlist below to help you narrow down the field and then head over to the dedicated Goodwood tips page to see which runners are being supported by the OLBG expert racing tipsters to find yourself a bet? You may also be interested in other preview blogs that we have packed full of information. Head down to the Races Covered at Glorious Goodwood section for links to these.
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How competitive is the Goodwood Handicap market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2014, when the race had an over-round of 116%. The race in 2023 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 133%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Goodwood Handicap, the over-round has been 126%, which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £126 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2027 Goodwood Handicap Trends. See which patterns have occurred over the recent renewals that you may be able to use for the next renewal. We also have a section that looks at the Goodwood Handicap Trend Analysis.
These are the top three quickest-run Goodwood Handicap races over the last 20 renewals:
- Master Milliner (4:24.69) in 2024
- Master Milliner (4:24.93) in 2022
- Teak (4:25.85) in 2014
Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? Over the past 20 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the Goodwood Handicap next time out, then you would have backed a total of 2 winners. Backing all 19 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of -14.65. Remember to use the racing predictions along with the information on this page to find a bet on the 2027 Goodwood Handicap.
The runner that holds the record over the past 20 renewals for the slowest time in the race was set in the 2017 renewal when Cool Sky from Ian Williams under the guidance of Josephine Gordon, won in a time of 4:48.04, whilst at the other end of the spectrum, Master Milliner, trained by Emma Lavelle and ridden by Charles Bishop set the quickest time of 4:24.69 in the 2024 renewal.
Goodwood Handicap Past Winners
Here are the Goodwood Handicap past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the race year, the winning horse, and the horse's age & weight. Also detailed is the stall from which the horse came and the total number of runners in the race. The horse's trainer and the jockey at the time of winning the Goodwood Handicap are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse (Drawn) | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 4:26.35 | Defiantly (FR) 4yo 9-7 (15 of 15) 11/4F | Dylan Browne McMonagle Joseph Patrick O'Brien (IRE) |
| 2025 4:29.55 | Kyle Of Lochalsh (GB) 5yo 9-4 (0 of 12) 5/1 | Oisin Murphy Hughie Morrison (GB) |
| 2024 4:24.69 | Master Milliner (IRE) 8yo 9-5 (0 of 18) 25/1 | Charles Bishop Emma Lavelle (GB) |
| 2023 4:35.48 | Temporize (GB) 4yo 8-5 (0 of 17) 6/1F | Luke Morris Syd Hosie (GB) |
| 2022 4:24.93 | Master Milliner (IRE) 6yo 9-1 (0 of 14) 14/1 | Sean Levey Emma Lavelle (GB) |
| 2021 4:39.40 | Calling The Wind (IRE) 5yo 8-13 (0 of 20) 8/1 | Pat Dobbs Richard Hughes (GB) |
| 2020 4:34.39 | Just Hubert (IRE) 4yo 8-8 (0 of 15) 25/1 | Tom Marquand William Muir (GB) |
| 2019 4:33.00 | Timoshenko (GB) 4yo 8-0 (0 of 19) 9/1 | Luke Morris Sir Mark Prescott Bt (GB) |
| 2018 4:28.58 | Lil Rockerfeller (USA) 7yo 8-13 (0 of 14) 11/4F | Silvestre De Sousa Neil King (GB) |
| 2017 4:48.04 | Cool Sky (GB) 8yo 8-2 (18 of 15) 25/1 | Josephine Gordon Ian Williams (GB) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Goodwood Handicap have been based:
- GB: 19 winners with an additional 50 placings from 329 runners
- IRE: 1 winner with an additional 3 placings from 9 runners
- FR: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 2 runners
2026 Goodwood Handicap Replay
Goodwood Handicap Trainer Statistics
There are two leading trainers in the Goodwood Handicap over the last 20 renewals, with both Ian Williams and Hughie Morrison having won the race three times. Ian Williams' winners have been with Baddam (2008), Teak (2014) and Cool Sky (2017). Hughie Morrison's winners have been with Secret Ploy (2007), Star Rider (2016) and Kyle Of Lochalsh (2025). The only other trainer to have recorded multiple wins in the Goodwood Handicap is Emma Lavelle (2 wins). Two trainers have not had the best of times over the last 20 renewals in the Goodwood Handicap. Andrew Balding has sent a total of 10 runners to the race without recording any wins, whilst Gary Moore has sent out 10 without a winner.
Here are some of the top Goodwood Handicap trainer statistics over the last 20 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Trainer | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Williams | 24-3-4 | +49.00 | +26.39 |
| Hughie Morrison | 13-3-6 | +22.00 | +15.13 |
| Emma Lavelle | 3-2-3 | +38.00 | +24.94 |
| Nicky Henderson | 9-1-4 | -2.00 | +1.75 |
| Sir Mark Prescott Bt | 7-1-2 | +3.00 | +0.76 |
| Nigel Twiston-Davies | 4-1-2 | +13.00 | +8.63 |
| Richard Hughes | 4-1-1 | +5.00 | +2.00 |
| Micky Hammond | 3-1-1 | +18.00 | +10.50 |
| Neil King | 3-1-1 | +0.75 | -0.28 |
| Syd Hosie | 2-1-1 | +5.00 | +2.75 |
Goodwood Handicap Jockey Statistics
There are two leading jockeys in the Goodwood Handicap over the last 20 renewals, with both Luke Morris and Silvestre De Sousa, who have both won the race twice. Luke Morris's winners have been with Timoshenko (2019) and Temporize (2023). Silvestre De Sousa's winners have been with Teak (2014) and Lil Rockerfeller (2018). There is one jockey who has not had the best of times in the Goodwood Handicap; David Probert has ridden 12 runners in the race without recording any wins.
Here are some of the top Goodwood Handicap jockey statistics over the last 20 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Jockey | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Morris | 14-2-4 | +3.00 | +2.14 |
| Silvestre De Sousa | 12-2-5 | +25.75 | +17.41 |
| Tom Marquand | 6-1-1 | +20.00 | +10.63 |
| Oisin Murphy | 4-1-3 | +2.00 | +6.63 |
| Josephine Gordon | 3-1-1 | +23.00 | +13.63 |
| Pat Dobbs | 3-1-1 | +6.00 | +3.00 |
| Liam Jones | 2-1-1 | +7.00 | +4.00 |
| Charles Bishop | 1-1-1 | +25.00 | +15.63 |
| Sean Levey | 1-1-1 | +14.00 | +8.75 |
| Dylan Browne McMonagle | 1-1-1 | +2.75 | +1.72 |
2027 Goodwood Handicap Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 4, 15, 3, 1, (7, 18), 5, 2, 7, 3, 14, 10, 1, 6, 6, (3, 5, 10), 2, 1, (4, 8), 5, 1
The percentage shown is the proportion of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones, as you would expect them to do well.
- 20 / 20 (83%) - Within the first 14 of the market
- 20 / 20 (84%) - Ran in 1 - 23 races (Hcps)
- 20 / 20 (84%) - Not in FRA/DEU/ITA/SCO/USA/WAL (Debut)
- 20 / 20 (84%) - No bigger than 33/1
- 20 / 20 (86%) - Not fallen (Career)
- 20 / 20 (87%) - Fewer than 4 placings (Class)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Not in a G1/G3/LST/Cl5-6 (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (89%) - Fewer than 12 races (Class)
- 19 / 20 (84%) - In a field of 5 - 14 (Last Win)
- 19 / 20 (89%) - Won by at least a neck (Last Win)
- 19 / 20 (89%) - Carried no more than 133lbs
- 18 / 20 (84%) - Held an OR of 75+ (LTO)
- 18 / 20 (84%) - No older than a 7yo
- 18 / 20 (89%) - Placed within last 5 starts
- 17 / 20 (79%) - Achieved an RPR of 85+ (Hcps)
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Goodwood racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the Goodwood Handicap. Did you know that we have an OLBG Betting School section on OLBG? It is a place to help you improve your betting experience with articles covering numerous topics.
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2027 Goodwood Handicap Runners & Shortlist
The runners and the final trends shortlist for the 2027 renewal of the Goodwood Handicap will be added once the final declarations are confirmed, which are usually 48 hours before the race.
Goodwood Handicap Trend Analysis
✅ The trend factor, which has produced 10+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +25.00, is when runners had 1 start in the past 30 days.
❌ The worst-performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when the runners' last win was 2 starts ago; when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-51.
Here are the most recent winning draws, along with the further placings in brackets:
- 2026: Winner in 15 (17,8) [15 Runners]
- 2025: Winner in 0 (0,0) [12 Runners]
- 2024: Winner in 0 (0,0,0) [18 Runners]
- 2023: Winner in 0 (0,0,0) [17 Runners]
- 2022: Winner in 0 (0,0) [14 Runners]
The course which has produced the most winners of the Goodwood Handicap is Ascot; there have been a total of 6 winners of this race who ran at Ascot last time out.
The race is open to both sexes, with male runners having produced a total of 17 winners from a total of 305 runners, while female runners have produced 3 winners from a total of 35 runners.
Looking over the past renewals, there is only one stallion whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the Goodwood Handicap; that stallion, Helmet, has produced 2 winners (2024,2022).
These are the stallions whose offspring have not produced a winner of the Goodwood Handicap despite multiple attempts:
- Galileo (0 Wins from 17 runners)
- Champs Elysees (0 Wins from 8 runners)
- Sea The Stars (0 Wins from 8 runners)
- Frankel (0 Wins from 7 runners)
- Hernando (0 Wins from 7 runners)
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Teak in 2014, winning for Ian Williams at odds of 33/1 under the guidance of Silvestre De Sousa. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals, there have been 4 winning favourites in the race. Remember to use the best racing tipsters along with the information on this page to find a bet on the 2027 Goodwood Handicap.
Route to the Goodwood Handicap
Many trainers target races as preparation for the Goodwood Handicap. These are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2026 - Defiantly Ascot - 2nd of 20 (25/1) | Ascot Stakes |
| 2025 - Kyle Of Lochalsh Southwell (AW) - 6th of 10 (12/1) | Bloomfields Horseboxes Handicap |
| 2024 - Master Milliner Newbury - 9th of 10 (50/1) | Mettal UK Handicap |
| 2023 - Temporize Ascot - 2nd of 7 (20/1) | John Guest Racing Brown Jack Handicap |
| 2022 - Master Milliner Kempton (AW) - 1st of 8 (9/2) | Unibet 3 Uniboosts A Day Handicap |
| 2021 - Calling The Wind Ascot - 2nd of 15 (41/1) | Queen Alexandra Stakes |
| 2020 - Just Hubert Newbury - 7th of 11 (9/1) | Marsh Cup |
| 2019 - Timoshenko Musselburgh - 1st of 5 (11/4) | Archerfield Cup Handicap |
| 2018 - Lil Rockerfeller Sandown - 2nd of 6 (8/1) | Select Hurdle |
| 2017 - Cool Sky Sandown - 6th of 7 (7/1) | Randox Food Handicap |
Races Covered at Glorious Goodwood
Here is the schedule for the five-day Glorious Goodwood festival for races which we cover with blogs. Each race will be linked to the race blog, and details of last year's winner are in the table below.
Tuesday at Glorious Goodwood
Part of the British Champion Series, the Goodwood Cup is the highlight on the opening day, a marathon over two miles where stamina is key.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Cup Handicap | Al Aali (FR) 4yo - 11/2 | George Scott William Buick |
| Vintage Stakes | Dr Rascal (GB) 2yo - 13/2 | Oliver Cole Kaiya Fraser |
| Lennox Stakes | Lake Forest (GB) 5yo - 10/11 | William Haggas Cieren Fallon |
| Goodwood Cup | Scandinavia (USA) 4yo - 6/5 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
Wednesday at Glorious Goodwood
Run over a mile, the Sussex Stakes is the main race on the second day; this Group 1 is also part of the British Champion Series.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Glorious Goodwood 1m4f Handicap | Infraad (IRE) 3yo - 2/1 | William Haggas Tom Marquand |
| Alice Keppel Fillies Conditions Stakes | Wild Blossom (IRE) 2yo - 5/4 | K R Burke James Doyle |
| Oak Tree Stakes | Flora Of Bermuda (IRE) 5yo - 5/2 | Andrew Balding James Doyle |
| Molecomb Stakes | Pershaada (IRE) 2yo - 11/4 | Richard Hannon Sean Levey |
| Sussex Stakes | Bow Echo (IRE) 3yo - 10/11 | George Boughey Billy Loughnane |
Thursday at Glorious Goodwood
The Group 1 Nassau Stakes is the highlight on Thursday, contested over 1m2f and restricted to only fillies and mares, the race is part of the British Champion Series.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Kincsem Handicap | Ciarrai Abu (IRE) 3yo - 100/30 | Harry Eustace George Wood |
| Richmond Stakes | Mans Best Friend (IRE) 2yo - 11/2 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| Gordon Stakes | Enceladus (IRE) 3yo - 6/4 | Joseph Patrick O'Brien Dylan Browne McMonagle |
| Nassau Stakes | Diamond Necklace (IRE) 3yo - 4/6 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
Friday at Glorious Goodwood
Friday features a couple of decent handicaps, with the Goodwood Handicap a stamina-testing race and the Golden Mile, which is a heritage handicap. The highlight of the day is the King George Stakes, a sprint run over five furlongs.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwood Handicap | Defiantly (FR) 4yo - 11/4 | Joseph Patrick O'Brien Dylan Browne McMonagle |
| Thoroughbred Stakes | Shayem (IRE) 3yo - 17/2 | K R Burke Clifford Lee |
| Golden Mile Handicap | Archivist (GB) 4yo - 16/1 | Hamad Al Jehani Callum Rodriguez |
| King George Stakes | American Affair (GB) 6yo - 12/1 | Jim Goldie Paul Mulrennan |
Saturday at Glorious Goodwood
Saturday is the day of one of the biggest handicaps on the flat, the Stewards Cup, 20+ runners over six furlongs compete in this heritage handicap.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Handicap | Hopewell Rock (IRE) 4yo - 5/1 | George Boughey Ryan Moore |
| Glorious Stakes | Enfjaar (IRE) 6yo - 8/1 | Roger Varian Ray Dawson |
| Lillie Langtry Stakes | Goodie Two Shoes (IRE) 7yo - 8/1 | Joseph Patrick O'Brien Dylan Browne McMonagle |
| Stewards Cup | Evening Saigon (IRE) 4yo - 16/1 | Hamad Al Jehani James Doyle |
Article Contributor Information
We are fortunate to have an excellent team of specialists and experts at OLBG. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of this Goodwood Handicap Preview are Andy and James. They both work on the Horse Racing Tips team, overseeing the tipsters and managing the tip settlement, while also creating and managing all the horse racing event previews for Flat racing.
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